View source for De Vaney, Elvon 1974-03-09

Elvon De Vaney, a former bracero director, discusses the bracero program in Texas. 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Elvon De Vaney

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' March 9, 1974

'''Location:''' Dimmitt, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Jeff Townsend

'''Length:''' 1 hour


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:'''
Gives background,
Born in 1934 in Texas,
Childhood remembered,
Association with labor discussed,
Became director of bracero program,
Management of labor described
<br>

'''Tape 1, Side 2:'''
Continues discussion of bracero program,
New labor camps noted,
Comments on expenses of bracero program,
West Texas Labor Association recalled,
Notes experiences with braceros,
Insurance companies mentioned and insurance problems recounted
<br>

'''Range Dates:'''

'''Bulk Dates:'''


==Access Information==

'''Original Recording Format:'''

'''Recording Format Notes:'''

'''Transcript:'''



----
{{UsageStatement}}

[[Category: Needs Review ]] [[Category: SWC Interviews]] [[Category: 1970s]] [[Category: Bracero Program]] [[Category: Migrant Labor]]